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We often choose a friend as we do a mistress — for no particular...
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Courage is a special kind of knowledge; the knowledge of how to fear what...
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We had parties that Nero would have been ashamed to attend
Quote #7039
Learn to bear bravely changes of fortune.
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The true, prescriptive artist strives after artistic truth; the lawless artist, following blind instinct,...
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When one admits that nothing is certain one must, I think, also admit that...
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The appearance of right oft leads us wrong.
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We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us,...
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The reason people sweat is so they won’t catch fire when making love.
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Since Cleopatra died, I have liv’d in such dishonour that the gods Detest my...